MACAROON KISSES

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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate

Yield 4 Dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup butter, softened
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
2 tsp. almond extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
5 cups flaked coconut, divided
48 milk chocolate kisses
Coarse sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and extract. COmbine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 3 cups coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle. Roll into 1-inch balls and roll in the remaining coconut. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Cool on pan for 2 to 3 minutes or until chocolate is softened. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

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